WatchPAT One Direct Program (WRJ)

White River Junction VA Medical Center has awarded a firm-fixed GSA contract to Original Equipment Manufacturer large business Itamar Medical for the purchase of the WatchPAT One Direct Program through GSA contract 36F79723D0108. This determination is made under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B), which permits limiting sources when only one solution can meet the Government s minimum needs for unique or highly specialized services.

The VA s minimum need is not a specific device brand but a FedRAMP-authorized Somnoware workflow that supports direct-to-patient shipping, secure ingestion, and integration with VA s CPRS/Cerner systems. At present, only WatchPAT ONE Direct Services meets these requirements in VA s production environment.

Implementing alternatives would require new Somnoware integration, FedRAMP authorization for associated cloud workflows, and VA security assessments processes that typically take months and introduce unacceptable delays and costs, jeopardizing continuity of care for Veterans. The VA remains committed to competitive acquisitions in the future and will consider vendors who achieve FedRAMP-authorized Somnoware integration and demonstrate operational readiness for direct-to-patient workflows.